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Free theory lessons

These public learning resources are free to access. Practical machine operation requires appropriate supervised training.

Series Roller

Road roller and compaction fundamentals

Introduction to compaction, drum systems, vibration, material moisture and edge stability.

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Drill Rig

Drill rig systems and site awareness

Introduction to drilling equipment, mast, feed system, drill string, dust controls and exclusion zones.

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Mobile Crane

Mobile crane lifting principles

Introduction to crane configuration, rated capacity charts, lift planning and rigging awareness.

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Dump Truck

Heavy dump truck fundamentals

Introduction to heavy haulage, payload management, haul roads, braking awareness and blind spots.

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Tipper (Howo)

Tipper truck and safe material transport

Introduction to tipper body systems, payload, load distribution and safe discharge areas.

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Grader

Motor grader fundamentals

Introduction to grader blade geometry, articulation, road shaping, drainage and surface finishing.

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Bulldozer

Crawler dozer fundamentals

Introduction to crawler dozer purpose, blade systems, tracks, traction and slope awareness.

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Backhoe / TLB

Backhoe loader fundamentals

Introduction to the combined loader and rear excavating arm, stabilisers, balance and work-area safety.

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Excavator

Excavator systems and work principles

Introduction to excavator configuration, attachments, swing radius, undercarriage and work-zone planning.

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Front-End Loader

Front-end loader fundamentals

Introduction to wheel loader design, bucket systems, articulation, traction, visibility and material handling safety.

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Forklift

Forklift fundamentals

Introduction to industrial truck purpose, stability, rated capacity, key components and warehouse safety.

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Student library

Course notebooks & documents

Downloadable course notes, notebooks, safety references and other learning materials.

Series Roller

Series Roller Theory Notebook

Free introductory series roller theory notebook.

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Drill Rig

Drill Rig Theory Notebook

Free introductory drill rig theory notebook.

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Mobile Crane

Mobile Crane Theory Notebook

Free introductory mobile crane theory notebook.

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Dump Truck

Dump Truck Theory Notebook

Free introductory dump truck theory notebook.

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Tipper (Howo)

Tipper (Howo) Theory Notebook

Free introductory tipper truck theory notebook.

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Grader

Grader Theory Notebook

Free introductory grader theory notebook.

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Bulldozer

Bulldozer Theory Notebook

Free introductory bulldozer theory notebook.

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Backhoe / TLB

Backhoe / TLB Theory Notebook

Free introductory backhoe / TLB theory notebook.

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Excavator

Excavator Theory Notebook

Free introductory excavator theory notebook.

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Front-End Loader

Front-End Loader Theory Notebook

Free introductory front-end loader theory notebook.

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Forklift

Forklift Theory Notebook

Free introductory forklift theory notebook.

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